Traditional knowledge on ethno-medicinal used by the tribal people of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh (India)

Abstract

The present study deals with survey on Traditional knowledge on ethno-medicinal used by the tribal people of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh (India). A good number of plant species used by indigenous peoples in the treatment of communicable diseases e.g. rheumatism, gout and arthritis. In this study, 35 species of medicinal plants of 32 families and 35 species were recorded. Out of the 35 plant species, arthritis curing 16 (45.71%) are used, rheumatism 11 (31.43%) in used and 08 (22.86%) of gout. Vitex negundo is a popular remedy commonly used by local people for many common ailments. Traditional medicine was widely used in the home of tribes and forest dwellers. More than 30% of the nation's people have a wealth of traditional knowledge. Traditional knowledge often includes processes based on awareness. The diversity of plant uses among multinational communities is all based on action. The study of traditional or folk remedies is called ethnomedicine.